Maacher Fillet Dopeaza (Fish Fillet Dopeaza)

Serves two to three people.

Ingredients:

• Any large fish fillet (e.g. tilapia) - 2 pieces
• Sliced onions - ½ cup
• Chopped tomatoes - ½ cup
• Ginger paste - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Fried cumin powder - ½ teaspoon
• Ground turmeric - ½ teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon (as needed)
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Chopped coriander - 2 tablespoons
• Split green chili - 5 to 6
• Oil - ½ cup

Preparation:

• Clean and rinse the fish fillets.
• Marinate with turmeric and salt.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry the fillets lightly until they turn golden-brown.
• Keep aside.

• Heat the rest of the oil and brown the onions.
• Add in the ginger, garlic, coriander, chili powder, tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of water.
• Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes.

• Now pour in a cup of water and mix in with the sauce.
• Once the water starts boiling, add in the fish fillets and stir gently.
• Flip over the fillets after 2 minutes to cook the other side.
• Add the chopped coriander and green chili.
• Cover and cook over medium heat.

• Remove the cover once the gravy starts boiling after 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the fried cumin and lime juice.
• Keep over low heat.
• Turn off the heat once the gravy thickens and serve hot.